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2022 Jeep Gladiator problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2022 Jeep Gladiator has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated October 25, 2026.
- 8safety recalls
- 120owner complaints
- 5crash reports
- 13fire reports
- 8injuries reported
120 complaints, against an average of 145 for the other 6 Jeep Gladiator model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
The components named most often in the 120 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2022 Jeep Gladiator owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 120 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Have any 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles caught fire?10 owners · 8.3% · Recall 26V363000
- Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator vibrate or shake while driving?9 owners · 7.5%
- Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator stall, lose power or shut off while driving?7 owners · 5.8% · Recall 22V767000
- Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2022 Jeep Gladiator?7 owners · 5.8% · Recall 26V363000
- Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator smell of burning or smoke?6 owners · 5% · Recall 26V363000
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Jeep Gladiator?5 owners · 4.2%
Has the 2022 Jeep Gladiator been recalled?
8 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: PumpPark outside Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2025 Jeep Wrangler, Wrangler 4XE, and Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The electric hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat and cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiring and electric hydraulic power steering pump, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 9, 2026. Owners may contact FCA US LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 21D. The Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 11, 2026.
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Jeep Gladiator and 2018-2024 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The instrument panel cluster may experience an internal short circuit and fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Controls and Displays."
Risk: An instrument panel that fails to display critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed between October 3, 2024, and January 23, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's number for this recall is 30B.
Power Train: Manual Transmission Chrysler (FCA US), LLC is recalling certain 2022-2023 Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator vehicles equipped with a manual transmission. The rearview camera may fail to display the rearview image and the reverse lights may not illuminate when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 111, "Rear Visibility" and 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A disabled rearview image can decrease the driver's visibility of the rear view, and disabled reverse lights may not alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the gear position sensor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 92A.
Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator, and 2022-2023 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 01A.
Power Train: Clutch Assembly Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Jeep Wrangler, and 2020-2023 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch pressure plate may overheat and fracture.
Risk: Overheated clutch components may increase the risk of a fire. Additionally, damage to other nearby components can result in debris falling onto the road or a loss of drive, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the clutch assembly and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed from November 16, 2023 through July 25, 2024. Owners may contact (FCA US, LLC) customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US LLC's number for this recall is 19A. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 21V-028. Vehicles previously repaired under recall 21V-028 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Seat Belts: Pretensioner Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Ram 1500, Jeep Gladiator, and 2021 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. The front seat belt retractors may have an improperly welded micro gas generator, which can result in seat belt pretensioner failure.
Risk: A seat belt with pretensioner failure may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front seat belt retractors. free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 8, 2022. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z95.
Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Jeep Wrangler, Ram 1500, and 2021-2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) may fail, causing an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 17, 2023. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is Z96.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Internal: Park Pawl Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The transmission parking wheel may not properly engage with the parking mechanism.
Risk: A malfunctioning parking mechanism may result in the loss of the 'park' position, including vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the transmission, free of charge. Entire US population are unsold units and will be repaired before they can be sold. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA, LLC's number for this recall is Z84.
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
EU Safety GateFriction can cause the clutch pressure plate to overheat, which can lead the pressure plate to break unexpectedly.The breaking of a pressure plate can form cracks or holes in the transmission housing, from which heated debris can escape. Heated debris expelled from the transmission mounting can come into contact with a source of ignition in the vehicle or in the surroundings, which can cause a fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
What do 2022 Jeep Gladiator owners report?
12 of the 120 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
Experiencing death wobble at over 50 mph. Very dangerous on a roadway where you are required to go over that speed. Brought to shop, explained steering dampener is leaking and driver side tie rod is loose causing vibration at higher rates of speed.
The contact owns a 2022 Jeep Gladiator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into the death wobble. During the failure, the front end of the vehicle was shaking and vibrating severely, and the steering wheel was difficult to control. The four tires were replaced, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that front drag links and steering dampeners needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The DPF system has failed upon numerous occasions. This model is a 2022 they only made these diesels for 3 years in the gladiator and discontinued them I assume for reasons stated above. The issues is not resolved and continues to happen. It should have a recall and the government put these standards on these vehicles and should be responsible for removing the dpf system and deleting the problem it restricts the engine not allowing it to run smoothly.
Emergency brake not working properly consistently, loosens, has been repaired, replaced, still fails, loosens. Have had 2 accidents related to this, leg was run over. Second time rolled into tree almost 12000 dollars in damage, issues just about since purchase, saw multiple dealers, issue continues
Vehicle was taken in as per recall NHTSA Campaign Number 26V363 Mopar Recall number 21D for power steering inspection was performed and vehicle cleared vehicle subsequently gave a power steering message followed by complete vehicle shutdown after multiple electrical faults and electrical components going off vehicle stopped in middle of parking lot road prior to highway and could not be jumped because computer completely shutdown to protect itself if this happened two minutes later on highway outcome could have been severe this issue should be fixed by replacing power steering pump and wiring…
On July 30, my 2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon suffered an extremely dangerous, unexpected complete electrical and engine failure while in operation. The vehicle abruptly shut down without any warning, causing an immediate loss of power steering and power braking. Prior to and during this shutdown, diagnostic codes associated with lost communication were triggered, (Lost Communication with Transmission Control Module). A total loss of vehicle power and primary control systems while driving presents a severe, unacceptable safety hazard that places passengers and surrounding traffic at immediate…
Multiple control modules lost communication due to faulty Can Bus connection behind glove box. Vehicle went into limp mode then forced me to put in park while at red light, essentially disabling vehicle.
Main battery drains over period of time with unknown reason or cause. It has been inspected several times and is being linked to the alternate battery.
The third brake light is not working on my 2022 Gladiator. It was working, but shortly after purchase it stopped working. This seems to be quite the issue as I have seen many Gladiators of all years with the third brake lights not working. This is a safety issue and will not pass inspection if not working. Since there are so many years of Gladiators with inoperable third brake lights it shows that the manufacturer has not addressed the issue. They then turn around and charge up to 100 per light replacement. Unacceptable! This is a government mandated item for vehicles, and as a mandated item…
Rear differential failed, axle fluid leak, causing damage to axle, bearings and brakes. All needed to be replaced.
The camshaft went out, along with the rocker arms, cam phasers, there is a box on the passenger side wheel well that goes out and will not allow the truck to shift or go into park. There is now something wrong with the automatic start/stop as the light continues to be on in the dash. Things started to go out as soon as the warranty expired… The truck has 80kmi. We fix one problem only for more to pop up. We purchased the jeep brand new and everything since it has had one problem after another.
Vehicle Caught Fire while parked and off - the business "stellantis" has been unresponsive to all calls/attempts at help/resolution
2022 Jeep Gladiator: questions owners ask
Is the 2022 Jeep Gladiator reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 120 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Jeep Gladiator; the most common categories were steering (36, 30%), electrical system (32, 26.7%), power train (21, 17.5%). There are 8 safety recalls. 5 complaints mention a crash, 13 mention a fire, 8 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
Across 120 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are steering (30% of complaints), electrical system (26.7% of complaints), power train (17.5% of complaints), engine (16.7% of complaints), suspension (15.8% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2022 Jeep Gladiator have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator; the most recent (campaign 26V363000, 2026-06-04) concerns Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist: Pump. 1 recall carries a "do not drive" or "park outside" warning from the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Have any 2022 Jeep Gladiator vehicles caught fire?
10 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (8.3%) describe the car catching fire or melting wiring. A related recall exists: campaign 26V363000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump). The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. One owner wrote: "Lost the clutch, no ability to shift, had no propulsion. 60 seconds later, the car was on fire while driving. Pulled over, got out, and within 20 minutes the car completely burnt to the ground." (NHTSA complaint 11731551, April 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator vibrate or shake while driving?
9 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (7.5%) describe vibration or shaking while driving. One owner wrote: "Experiencing death wobble at over 50 mph. Very dangerous on a roadway where you are required to go over that speed. Brought to shop, explained steering dampener is leaking and driver side tie rod is loose causing vibration at higher rates of speed." (NHTSA complaint 11765653, September 2026). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
7 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (5.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. A related recall exists: campaign 22V767000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The fix: Dealers will replace the HPFP and inspect and replace additional fuel system components, as necessary, free of charge. One owner wrote: "Power steering failed without warning whilst driving at highway speed on i26, no warnings nor warning lights displayed. Vehicle remained operable, whilst difficult to steer I continued to next exit." (NHTSA complaint 11720087, February 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does the power steering fail or feel heavy on my 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
7 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (5.8%) describe power steering failing, locking up or turning heavy. A related recall exists: campaign 26V363000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump). The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. One owner wrote: "Power steering failed without warning whilst driving at highway speed on i26, no warnings nor warning lights displayed. Vehicle remained operable, whilst difficult to steer I continued to next exit." (NHTSA complaint 11720087, February 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why does my 2022 Jeep Gladiator smell of burning or smoke?
6 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (5%) describe a burning smell or smoke. A related recall exists: campaign 26V363000 (steering: hydraulic power assist: pump). The fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures, until their vehicle is repaired. One owner wrote: "After returning from errand about a 20 minute drive, the vehicle was parked and turned off. A short time later we saw smoke coming from the hood and realized the vehicle was on fire." (NHTSA complaint 11681138, August 2025). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2022 Jeep Gladiator?
5 of the 120 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2022 Jeep Gladiator (4.2%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "On Sept 23, the vehicle went into the dealership service department to replace an apparent faulty transmission oil pan gasket, and today October 14, my Gladiator had to be towed to the dealership because the problem was not resolved, causing the check engine…" (NHTSA complaint 11489259, October 2022). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Gladiator
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved October 25, 2026. Model year 2022 only; combines NHTSA's entries for GLADIATOR and GLADIATOR DIESEL.